‘Buttons,’ ‘Little Prince,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ More on Home Entertainment

Discover the magical story that shows believing can
be the greatest gift of all when “Buttons: A Christmas Tale” arrives on
DVD Tuesday Dec. 3, from
Paramount Home Entertainment. The holiday film also is available now on
Digital.

This family-friendly film features an all-star cast
including Jane Seymour, Roma Downey and Abigail Spencer, along with screen
legends Dick Van Dyke and Angela Lansbury. It is narrated by Oscar winners
Kate Winslet and Robert Redford.

From creator/director/writer/composer Tim Janis,
who has sold millions of albums and worked with a wide array of artists, comes
this touching story of hope. “Buttons: A Christmas Tale” follows the
heartwarming journey of two orphan girls whose only wish is to find a home for
Christmas. With a little help from their guardian angels (Van Dyke and Lansbury),
they discover that miracles really can happen when you find the power to
believe. The DVD includes
bonus songs, a music video and a photo gallery.

Go Fish

A fun, heartwarming
under-the-sea journey for the entire family, “Go Fish” is available now on
DVD, Digital and On Demand, from Lionsgate.

All his life,
plucky parrotfish Alex has dreamed of being a superhero. He gets his chance
when a mysterious flood of black goop erupts near his coral reef. As Alex and
his pals—a seahorse, an eel and a blowfish—swim off to confront the menace and
save their home, they discover a sunken ship filled with hidden treasure, an
abandoned airplane, angry sharks and an undersea volcano.

A winner of the
Dove Seal of Approval for all ages, this family friendly film is about
friendship, adventure and helping the environment. The “Go Fish” DVD
will include a music video for “Go Fish (Side by Side)”—an original
song performed by pop singer Kate Steinberg—and a digital comic book and will
be available for the suggested retail price (SRP) of $14.98.

The Goldfinch

Nothing is ever
exactly as it seems when “The Goldfinch”
arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Tuesday Dec. 3, from Warner Bros. Home
Entertainment.

The last
time 13-year-old Theo Decker (Oakes Fegley, “Pete’s Dragon”)) saw his mother,
she was gliding away from him into another gallery of the Metropolitan Museum
of Art. Seconds later, a terrorist bomb exploded destroying priceless pieces of
art and shattering Theo’s life forever. The tragedy changes the course of his
life, sending him on a stirring odyssey of grief and guilt, reinvention and
redemption, friendship, and even love.

The grown-up Theo (Ansel Elgort, “Baby Driver”)
secretly clings to a single, precious object—his one tangible connection to the
mother he lost on that terrible day—a priceless painting of a tiny bird chained
to its perch: The Goldfinch.

The Blu-ray features a disc with the film and
special features in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. It is
available for $35.99 (SRP). The DVD features the film in standard definition
and a digital version of the movie. It is available for $28.98 (SRP). “The Goldfinch” will also be available
on Movies Anywhere and fans can purchase the film from digital retailers.

Low Tide

A
thrilling adventure heads to shore when “Low Tide” arrives on DVD and
Blu-ray Tuesday Dec. 3, from Lionsgate.

Alan,
Red and Smitty spend high summer on the Jersey Shore roving the boardwalk and
getting into trouble. But the discovery of good old-fashioned treasure sets the
friends on an escalating course of suspicion and violence in this atmospheric
thriller.

Written
and directed by Kevin McMullin in his directorial debut, “Low Tide “stars
Keean Johnson, Alex Neustaedter, Daniel Zolghadri and Jaeden Lieberher.
The “Low
Tide” DVD includes a
featurette that goes behind the scenes with filmmakers and cast and will be
available on DVD for $19.98 (SRP).

The Miracle of the Little Prince

“The Miracle of The Little Prince,” arrives on DVD and Digital
Tuesday Dec. 3, from Film Movement.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s celebrated philosophical children’s
book “The Little Prince,”
is one of the world’s most widely translated literary works. Originally
published in 1943, the book’s enigmatic story of an angelic child who befriends
a stranded pilot in the North African desert has been debated for years.
Translated into more than 375 languages, the book has been embraced across a
vast swath of culture, especially by people whose languages and cultures are
endangered, and for them, this timeless tale of friendship, alienation,
loneliness, and eternal life resonates, understood by those who are themselves
outcasts and exiles.

In this documentary, director Marjoleine Boonstra visits the
people who have translated this little masterpiece
from French into Tibetan, Tamazight (North Africa), Sámi (northern Finland and
Scandinavia) and Nawat (El Salvador). All of these languages are under threat.
Passionately enthusiastic language researchers, teachers and translators talk
about how the observations of an alien prince on
earth are interpreted in their own culture. They also recall the first time
they read the book, and, naturally enough, discuss the linguistic challenges
they faced such as translating words that do not exist in that language.

The
DVD and Digital are available for $24.95 (SRP)

Ready or Not

The
sanctity of marriage goes south when a young bride (Samara Weaving) competes in
a time-honored family tradition with her new husband (Mark O’Brien) and his
insanely rich and eccentric Le Domas family (Adam Brody, Henry Czerny and Andie
MacDowell) in “Ready or Not,” available on DVD and Blu-ray Tuesday Dec. 3, from
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

The
bride’s wedding night takes a turn for the worst when she realizes she is at the
center of a lethal game of Hide and Seek and must fight her not-so-loveable
in-laws for her own survival. The in-home release includes special features as writers
Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy give insight on their script’s exploration
of the Faustian bargain made by the Le Domas family.

Directors
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett along with producer Chad Villella
explain how they used practical effects to deliver an authentically bloody
film. “Ready or Not” is available digitally on Movies Anywhere.

Semper Fi

Loyalty,
brotherhood, and sacrifice take center stage when “Semper Fi” arrives on Blu-ray
Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital) and DVD Tuesday Dec. 3, from
Lionsgate. The film is now available on Digital and On Demand.

Cal
(Courtney) is a by-the-book police officer who, along with his close-knit group
of childhood friends, makes ends meet as a Marine Corps reservist. When Cal’s
reckless younger half-brother, Oyster (Wolff), is arrested after a bar fight
and given an unfair prison sentence, Cal—driven by his loyalty to family and
fierce code of honor—fights for Oyster in this gripping tale of brotherhood and
sacrifice.

Included are two making-of featurettes and an
audio commentary with the writer-director. The “Semper Fi” Blu-ray Combo Pack and
DVD will be available for $24.99 (SRP), and $19.98 (SRP), respectively.

That Pärt Feeling: The Universe of Arvo Pärt

“That
Pärt Feeling: The Universe of Arvo Pärt”
is available Tuesday Dec. 3, from Film Movement.

Arvo Pärt is the most performed living composer in the world, but
he is considered to be something of a recluse, and his person and work have
rarely been documented on film.

In “That Part Feeling: The Universe of Arvo Pärt,” viewers get to
know the acclaimed composer as an artist combining an incredible sensitivity
with humor and energy in his work. His reputation stems from his deeply-held
belief that it’s not through words that a great artist communicates, but simply
through music. Though he may seem reclusive in his person, what he wants to say
and what he means is written in notes.

Pärt is known for his minimalistic style that employs his self-invented
compositional technique “tintinnabuli.” It is this harmonious,
spiritual and minimalistic approach to music that creates a feeling of
wholeness, beauty and essence of being, embraced by millions of persons all
around the world. Pärt’s intense collaboration with the Cello Octet Amsterdam
is at the heart of this documentary, which sheds a bright light on Pärt’s
universe. A universe not only inhabited by classical musicians like Tõnu
Kaljuste, Candida Thompson or Daniel Reuss, but also by choreographers like
Jiří Kylián, filmmakers like Alain Gomis and young musicians like Kara-Lis
Coverdale. They are all looking for “that Pärt feeling.”

The DVD and
Digital are available for $24.95 (SRP).

TV
Shows

Game of Thrones, Season 8

Rally
the realm on Tuesday Dec 3 as HBO releases Season 8 and the
complete collection of all eight epic seasons of one of the most popular shows
in TV history; “Game of Thrones.” The epic final run of the television phenomenon
will be released on Blu-ray and DVD, including special bonus features including
“Game of Thrones: The Last Watch,”
a documentary in two parts by filmmaker Jeanie Finlay chronicling the making of
the final season.

The show features a stellar cast, including Kit
Harington, Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner, among others.
Bringing in some of the biggest viewing figures for any television event ever,
the show will now come to a close and be available in its entirety for fans to
own.

Ahead of the holidays, the DVD and Blu-ray will
make the perfect present for any “Game of Thrones” fan, and for those who have
never seen the show, the chance to look forward to nearly 75 hours of viewing.

Based on the best-selling novel series by George
R.R. Martin, “Game of Thrones” holds
the record as the most awarded series in television history, earning a total of
161 Emmy nominations and 59 wins to date. The megahit drama also stands as
HBO’s most-viewed program ever, with the final season averaging a
record-setting 44 million viewers in the U.S.

HBO will release collectible packaging editions,
including the “Game of Thrones:
The Complete Collection” which is packaged in a visually stunning
wooden shadow box case, featuring beautiful, multi-layered panel designs by
Robert Ball (the artist behind the “Beautiful Death” series) that summarize
the “Game of Thrones” story.
Each season is represented by a different layer, showcasing iconic characters
and memorable moments from the show, all clambering toward the Iron Throne. The
set also contains a Hand of the King pin clasp, which holds all nine custom
plated disc sleeves. HBO will also release “Game of Thrones: Season 8” in a stunning 4K Ultra HD and
Blu-ray Steelbook, and the single-season DVD/Blu-ray. Additionally, “Game of Thrones: The Complete Series” will
also be available on DVD/Blu-ray Combo without the collectible packaging.

Sesame Street 50th Anniversary Celebration

It’s “Sesame Street’s” 50th anniversary—time to celebrate the street where the air is sweet. On Tuesday Dec. 3, Shout Kids and Sesame Workshop presents a star-studded birthday bash with the home entertainment release of “Sesame Street 50th Anniversary Celebration” on DVD and Digital.

The exciting special comes to DVD and digital
download following its broadcast presentation on HBO and on PBS.

“Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration” reimagines
classic segments and songs as the “Sesame Street” gang gets ready for a big
party to celebrate the neighborhood’s 50th birthday. When the famous street
sign goes missing before the party, it’s up to Elmo, Rosita, Grover, and Abby
to track it down, while Big Bird and Snuffy plan a surprise of their own. The
special will feature fresh performances of beloved songs like “People in Your
Neighborhood” and “Bein’ Green,” plus retrospective flashbacks to fan-favorite
moments. This music- and memory-filled event celebrates how relevant and
beloved this iconic show continues to be today all over the world.

Sesame Street’s yearlong 50th anniversary
celebrates the timeless lesson that “Sesame Street” has always taught: everyone, no matter
who they are or where they are from, is equally deserving of respect,
opportunity, and joy. Throughout the year, families have joined all their furry
and feathered friends in celebrating “Sesame Street’s” past, present and future with a nationwide road
trip, celebrity- and fan-fueled social media campaigns, and new social impact
initiatives, and this star-studded primetime special that will kick off the
show’s 50th season. Fans are encouraged to share their favorite Sesame Street memories across
social media this year using the hashtag #ThisIsMyStreet.

Angela Dawson

Editor/Co-owner

Angela Dawson is the editor and co-owner of frontrowfeatures.com. An award-winning journalist, she has covered Hollywood since 2000. Her interviews with actors, directors, writers, authors and musicians have run in numerous outlets. She is the author of the novel "Generations: A Greek Family Odyssey" available on Amazon.com.

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Angela Dawson is the editor and co-owner of frontrowfeatures.com. An award-winning journalist, she has covered Hollywood since 2000. Her interviews with actors, directors, writers, authors and musicians have run in numerous outlets. She is the author of the novel "Generations: A Greek Family Odyssey" available on Amazon.com. Read Full